When Does A Dependent Have To File A Return

A dependent has to file a return if the dependent has:

1. Earned income only and the total is more than $12,200.
2. Unearned income only (i.e. income which is not compensation for service) and the total is more than $1,100.
3. Both earned and unearned income and the unearned income is more than $350 or the total income is more than $12,200.